Round Midnight
Mark Little Lyrics
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'Round midnight, midnight
I do pretty well, till after sundown
Suppertime I'm feelin' sad
But it really gets bad
'Round midnight
Memories always start 'round midnight
When my heart is still with you
And ol' midnight knows it, too
When a quarrel we had needs mending
Does it mean that our love is ending
Darlin' I need you, lately I find
You're out of my heart
And I'm out of my mind
Let our hearts take wings'
'Round midnight, midnight
Let the angels sing
For your returning
Till our love is safe and sound
And old midnight comes around
Feelin' sad
Really gets bad
Round, Round, Round Midnight
The song "Round Midnight" by Mark Little is a classic ballad that describes the feeling of heartbreak and loneliness that comes around midnight. The lyrics convey a sense of nostalgia and longing for a lost love as the singer remembers past memories and quarrels. Beginning with the words "It begins to tell 'Round midnight, midnight," the song sets the tone for a haunting melody that portrays the emotions of the singer.
As the song progresses, the theme of time is used to emphasize the pain of heartbreak. "Memories always start 'Round midnight" suggests that the passage of time triggers feelings of regret and loss. The lyrics "And ol' midnight knows it, too" implies that the singer is not alone in their sadness, as the world around them seems to resonate with their pain.
In the final verses, the song becomes a plea for the return of love. The words "Let our hearts take wings' Round midnight, midnight" suggest a hope for reunification. The use of the imagery of angels singing emphasizes the purity and beauty of love. Ultimately, the singer is left feeling sad and lost, stuck "out of my heart, and I'm out of my mind."
Overall, "Round Midnight" is a powerful and emotional song that captures the feeling of heartbreak and loss that many people experience.
Line by Line Meaning
It begins to tell
The music starts playing
'Round midnight, midnight
At around midnight, when it's dark
I do pretty well, till after sundown
I feel alright until the sun sets
Suppertime I'm feelin' sad
When I eat dinner, I feel sad
But it really gets bad
And then it gets even worse
'Round midnight
Around midnight, when it's dark outside
Memories always start 'round midnight
I always start thinking about memories from the past around midnight
Haven't got the heart to stand those memories
I don't have the emotional strength to deal with those memories
When my heart is still with you
When I am still thinking about you
And ol' midnight knows it, too
And even midnight itself seems to understand my feelings
When a quarrel we had needs mending
When we need to resolve a fight we had
Does it mean that our love is ending
Does that mean our love is over?
Darlin' I need you, lately I find
My dear, I need you. Recently, I've realized
You're out of my heart
You are no longer in my thoughts
And I'm out of my mind
And I am going crazy
Let our hearts take wings'
Let our love take off like wings
'Round midnight, midnight
When it's dark outside, around midnight
Let the angels sing
Let the angels sing with joy
For your returning
In anticipation of your arrival
Till our love is safe and sound
Until our love is secure and happy
And old midnight comes around
When it's midnight again
Feelin' sad
Still feeling upset
Really gets bad
It only gets worse
Round, Round, Round Midnight
Around midnight, again and again
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cootie Williams, Bernard D Hanighen, Theolonious S Monk
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